Alex Gough’s latest Research Review also looks at studies into canine parvovirus vaccine compliance, vertebral disease in pugs and the effect of vet clothing on client trust.
Camilla Tørnqvist-Johnsen and Danièlle Gunn-Moore discuss the increasing prevalence of these parasites in the UK, as well as the clinical disease risk they pose to feline patients.
Francesco Cian discusses the case of a 1.5-year-old German shepherd dog seen by the referring vet for a well-circumscribed, non-ulcerated, 2.5cm in diameter cutaneous lesion on the hindlimb footpad.
Gary Campbell BSc, BVSc, MRCVS Mike Farrell BVetMed, CertVA, CertSAS, DipECVS, MRCVS describe the signs associated with this presentation, as well as the assessment of both conscious and sedated or anaesthetised dogs.
Sergio Gomes and Mark Lowrie describe the classifications and manifestations of this condition, as well as current insights, treatment objectives, and conventional and alternative therapies.
Ross Allan and Stuart Carmichael continue their advocation of having dedicated teams for this issue by discussing the importance of addressing both an immediate and long-term strategy.
Francesco Cian DVM, DipECVCP, FRCPath, MRCVS presents the case of a mixed-breed dog referred for the presence of multiple lesions on the tongue, and enlarged submandibular and prescapular lymph nodes.
Diego Rodrigo Mocholi DVM, MSc, PhD, MRCVS discusses the nerve blocks that can be administered to companion animal patients in the thoracic and pelvic regions, as well as techniques and considerations.
Cesar Llanos, DVM, CertAVP, MRCVS and Ines Carrera, DVM, MVM, PhD, DipECVDI, MRCVS present the case of a three-month-old entire male golden retriever presented for investigation of vomiting.
Ross Allan and Stuart Carmichael discuss the potential for practices to set up dedicated clinics for this issue – making use of the whole clinical team, as well as assessment tools and online support.
